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On the recordJune 20, 2024
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding the upcoming adjournment of the Senate, the President of the Senate, the President pro tempore, and the majority and minority leaders be authorized to make appointments to commissions, committees, boards, conferences, or interparliamentary conferences authorized by law, by concurrent action of the two Houses, or by order of the Senate. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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